Category Manager - Professional Services
- Staines-upon-Thames
- Finance
- Full Time
- Closing on: Apr 12 2026
- £70,000 plus company car and annual bonus
Are you looking to take ownership of a high-impact category where you can influence strategy and drive real commercial value? Do you thrive on building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders? Motivated by working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
If your answer is 'yes' then keep reading.
Who we are.
At Novuna, we care about building a better tomorrow. With a focus on sustainability and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, we provide consumers and businesses with the capital they need to realise their ambitions. Like any successful business, our corporate functions are essential to keeping the organisation running smoothly, with each team playing a key role in helping us achieve our goals and serve our customers.
What you'll do.
You'll join our Procurement team, taking ownership of the Professional Services category – a diverse and high-value area spanning, legal, consultancy, audit, credit risk, debt recovery, and marketing. This is a varied and commercially significant role where you'll manage complex supplier relationships, drive value, and support the business in making informed, strategic sourcing decisions. You'll report into the Head of Procurement and work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, helping to balance cost, risk, and performance in a fast-paced environment
You'll also:
- Manage a broad portfolio of Professional Services spend (£40m–£50m), including key strategic suppliers
- Lead sourcing and contract negotiations to deliver value and mitigate risk
- Support the ongoing development and adoption of our procurement platform (Market Dojo)
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, supplier performance, and commercial outcomes
What you'll bring.
You'll be a commercially minded and relationship-focused Category Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment. You enjoy working across a broad range of stakeholders and suppliers, bringing structure, insight, and a pragmatic approach to procurement. You'll be comfortable navigating senior conversations, balancing challenge with collaboration, and driving the right outcomes for the business.
You'll be a great fit if you:
- Have exposure to managing Professional Services spend (e.g. consultancy, legal, audit, or credit risk agencies.
- Are a strong communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders across the business.
- Bring a strategic and commercially focused approach to sourcing and supplier management.
- Have ideally worked in a structured, complex organisation (financial services experience is not essential).
What's in it for you?
Our benefits package is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to customise it to meet your unique needs. Whether you're focused on your health, financial security, or simply want to enhance your lifestyle, we offer a variety of options to support you.
Our offer to you includes:
- An excellent bonus scheme
- Company car or cash alternative – with fantastic EV incentives
- Flexible hybrid working
- 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell 5 days
- Full wellbeing package including BUPA, digital GP service, 24/7 employee assistance, plus wellbeing events throughout the year
Being yourself
At Novuna, we're a Disability Confident employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. If you need any adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please reach out to us directly.
Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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